A SUSTAINABLE

MARINA MICROGRID
AT FISHERMAN'S
LANDING

WHERE:
Fisherman's Landing Marina
British Columbia, Canada

SUPPLY:
Cummins PowerCommand®
paralleling masterless
controls, Simplisync™
switchgear, PCC3300, and
three Cummins diesel
generator sets
SINCE INSTALLATION
THE PROJECT HAS
OPERATED AT 100%
UPTIME WITHOUT FAIL

How do you solve for a prime power in a remote

location when the site load has a wide range of kW
demands?

This was the case for the remote marina of

Fisherman’s Landing on the shores of Desolation
Sound, British Columbia. With increased seasonal
capacity occurring as large yachts arrive from
destinations throughout the Pacific Ocean seeking
harbor and a source of shore power, the marina would
see a load demand range between 5 and 500 kW.
With yacht births in need of shore power connections
ranging from single 120V 30A to 480V 100A at the
stern, and another connection of equal rating at the
bow, step loading was a significant consideration and
necessary incorporation for the design.

Working with Cummins Power Generation Sales

Director for Western Canada, Ian Lindquist, Hakai
Energy Solutions located in British Columbia
designed a modern microgrid solution to not only
impact the year-round operating costs of the marina,
but also to increase maximum efficiency by allowing
the system to run completely on renewable energy
when the system was not at peak capacity.

Using Cummins PowerCommand® 3300 paralleling

control and PowerCommand® Simplisync™
switchgear, Hakai's design centered around a
simplified paralleling control with an integrated
masterless load demand. Hakai also included three
of Cummins diesel generator sets and Cummins
PowerCommand® paralleling masterless controls,
subsidized by a large solar array of 48 x 385W
BiFacial solar PV modules with a 118 kWh LFP lithium
battery energy storage system to balance energy
sources and assist with surge response, allowing the
client to shut off all diesel generator sets during lower
demand periods.
“ From the design and specification to final
commissioning, the execution of the project
was seamless and was handled
professionally by Cummins sales and
service team, making the commission
completely trouble free. After installation
the system was successfully tested and
commissioned without any technical issues.
In two days, the marina was running and
has remained in operation without
disruption or failure for over two years.
”
—Ian Lindquist, Cummins Power Generation
Sales Director, Western Canada
With Cummins paralleling units the site can also
plan for future generator set expansion that
would require little site changes. Cummins
generator sets and switchgear are standard
products, not engineered to order, resulting in a
quick drawing submittal release and faster
manufacturing.
This single integrator approach is ideal for
remote power locations where reliability and
serviceability are a priority. In this instance,
Cummins Power Generation microgrid power
solutions resulted in a lower fuel utilization,
lower emissions, and longer intervals between
needed service, all for a cost savings for the
marina.
The marina is now able to offer an experience for
yacht owners seeking power and fuel services in a
remote location without port congestion. Captains
have the pleasure of being able to shut down their on-
board diesel plants, saving fuel and allowing for
service and maintenance, while their passengers
enjoy a quiet ambient experience in the wilderness.
Since installation the project has operated at 100%
uptime without fail.

Cummins Inc.
Box 3005
Columbus, IN 47202-3005
U.S.A.
1-800-CUMMINS™ (1-800-286-6467)
cummins.com
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